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SECTION 1
Connecting Windows XP Systems
This chapter describes how to set up the wireless LAN connection for computers that are
running Windows XP.
Workflow
The proper setup of the wireless LAN connection requires that several steps be performed in the
proper order. Following is a general outline of the steps to be performed. Each step is detailed later
in this procedure.
1
Setting parameters
•
Setting the profile
•
Setting the encryption
2
Network settings
•
Setting the protocol and checking the network
•
Setting file and printer sharing
•
Checking the connection
Setting Parameters
1
Click [Start]
→
[Control Panel].
2
Click [Network and Internet connection].
3
Click [Network connection]. A list of networks that are currently installed is displayed.
4
Right click [Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card] in the list, and click [Properties] from
the menu that is displayed. [Wireless Network Connection 2 Properties] appears.
5
Click the [Wireless Networks] tab. The [Wireless Networks] tab appears.
6
Perform the following steps.
•
Make sure that [Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings] is checked.
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Click [Add] under [Preferred networks]. [Wireless Network Properties] appears.
7
Set parameters.
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For the AdHoc network, specify the same value to all the computers, for which the encryption
key is used for connection.
•
For the infrastructure network, specify the encryption key (network key) with the same value
to the encryption key of the access point. For how to check the encryption keys set for the
access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point.
Critical Points
When you receive your LifeBook, the integrated wireless LAN device and drivers have already
been installed. This procedure outlines the steps for setting the device parameters.
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